Jun 13
Jacob Massey, from Petersburg, Tenn., was named champion at the 2023 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC). The championship, now in its 59th year, was held at Arcadia Stockyard in Arcadia, Fla., and presented by the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA). “I really don’t have the words, but I want to thank the man above for giving me …
Jun 13
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director, Kenneth Corn, announced today more than $50 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in eastern Oklahoma and the Panhandle to reliable and affordable high-speed internet. Connecting all communities across the United States to high-speed internet …
Jun 13
At the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Intern, Maci Carter, had the opportunity to visit with Holly Cook, staff economist at National Pork Producers Council. Cook talked with Carter, covering the profitability challenges in the pork industry, trade markets, labor issues, and more. “It’s a very challenging time in …
Jun 13
Livestock guardian dogs play a valuable role in protecting small ruminants while they graze. Here are selection and training tips from a specialist in helping ranchers choose and train a successful guardian. Livestock guardian dogs are the ultimate predator protection for a ranch’s small ruminants. Yet raising an effective guardian requires some know-how. Bill Costanzo, …
Jun 13
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with the current Chief Executive Officer of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, Greg Hanes. Hanes and Hays talk about the latest Cattlemen’s Beef Board efforts. With tighter supplies and higher prices due to lower stocks, and exchange rate headwinds, Hanes said demand has remained strong. “If you …
Jun 13
Summer is a favorite time for children to be outside, riding bikes and scooters, and enjoying a whole host of outdoor summertime activities. But with more children on or near the roadways, the threat of motorists speeding through neighborhoods, driving distracted and ignoring traffic signals can turn a child’s carefree summer into a tragedy. When …
Jun 13
There is a new blog post out at the Southern Plains Perspective. Read Below! “Growing wheat is getting harder in a warming world,” was the headline of a story I came across the first week of June. Needless to say, with the outlook of dismal wheat crops in both Oklahoma and Kansas thanks to the drought, this definitely caught …
Jun 13
A strong skillset, positive attitude and leap of faith led four students to a summer of learning with Certified Angus Beef (CAB) as communications interns. Working on an array of projects, the four build their skills while preparing for careers in the beef and related industries. Kylee Sellnow, CAB communications manager, says these opportunities should …
Jun 13
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson talks about things to keep in mind when handling and managing cattle. For many spring calving herds, …
Jun 13
On Monday, Congressman Josh Brecheen and Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO) introduced the Stop Government Overreach in Ranching Act. This legislation would reverse FDA guidance, “GFI 263,” which restricts the use of commonly used livestock antibiotics, such as penicillin, LA 200/300 (oxytetracycline), sulfa-based antibiotics, gentamicin, and a host of other antibiotics that are often bought at …
